Sales manager coaching insurance and wealth advisors through Sun Life’s Advisor Development Program. Driving advisor readiness, sales productivity and career progression.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a team of Insurance and/or Wealth licensed Advisors
Support advisor onboarding and readiness through expectations, success measures and milestones
Develop early-career advisors’ skills, confidence and business acumen
Provide structured coaching, feedback and individualized development plans
Guide advisor development, productivity and sales results
Support foundational sales capabilities, prospecting and holistic needs-based conversations
Monitor advisor progress and support transitions beyond the Advisor Development Program
Manage day-to-day sales and service functions
Plan workforce scheduling and coverage
Design, execute and measure client contact campaigns with leadership
Analyze team data and insights, address data gaps and recommend improvements
Support client retention and loyalty
Maintain advisor and planner knowledge of wealth, life and health-benefit products and market trends
Build relationships with distribution, dealer leadership and compliance partners
Drive advisor development, sales activity, productivity, progression and conversion objectives
Identify capability gaps and advocate for training and process improvements
Requirements
8+ years of sales leadership experience
Strong knowledge and understanding of Distribution, Insurance and Wealth business
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop and manage advisors in a performance-driven sales environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
Ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills
Ability to translate data into insights and recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing regulatory environment
Relationship-building experience with key external and internal business partners
Strong sales and service orientation
Knowledge and experience of industry compliance standards and practices
Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or IFIC preferred, not required
Life, Accident and Sickness licensed preferred, not required
MFDA Branch Manager status, including Branch Manager’s Course and minimum 2 years relevant experience, preferred, not required
Benefits
Flexible benefits package that adapts to your life from day one
Pension, Stock and Savings programs
Fitness and Wellness programs
Hybrid work flexibility from the office and virtually
Personal growth and career development opportunities
Continuous improvement and career development environment
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